Giving Peer Evaluations
📌 Do not exhibit excessive modesty; if you can complete an assignment, you are capable of helping others evaluate it.
⏳ It is time to move beyond passively waiting to be graded by the instructor and actively engage with the material.
📝 When providing feedback, do not rush or produce sloppy work; carefully read the provided aids and adhere to the suggested rubrics.
✅ Be precise and constructive in your feedback, focusing only on the criteria requested in the assignment, such as suggesting improvements rather than judging unrelated aspects like spelling if not required.

Receiving Peer Evaluations
🙏 Always thank the evaluator for taking the time to review your work, even if the feedback is upsetting.
🧐 If feedback feels unjust, do not dwell on offense; try to understand the difference in viewpoint, which could stem from cultural or educational backgrounds.
🔄 If the same critical remark appears across multiple evaluations, it is pertinent, and you must reflect on it, even if you initially found one instance incorrect.
📉 Remember that the final grade is calculated using an algorithm across all scores, so a single low score is not a catastrophe.

Dealing with Overly Generous Grades
💡 While low scores can be upsetting, if you receive a grade that seems too generous, it can be courageous to provide feedback acknowledging this.
⬆️ Informing the evaluator that you might have been graded too generously shows that you recognize over-grading is often an easy solution that should be avoided.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Active engagement in the advanced track of an MOOC requires genuine commitment, including providing thoughtful peer reviews.
➡️ The principle of peer evaluation's strength lies in receiving multiple reviews; rely on consensus rather than a single score to guide improvement.
➡️ Remember to thank your peer reviewer as it signals that their effort in reviewing your work is recognized and appreciated.

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